Kevin James and Alan Ritchson are combining forces for a new action-comedy romp.
Screen Daily reveals the pair will star in Playdate for production companies Nickel City Pictures and A Higher Standard. Luke Greenfield will direct from a script written by Neil Goldman.
The Playdate plot follows a down-on-his-luck Brian (James), who becomes an unexpected stay-at-home dad to his 10-year-old son after he gets fired from his job. On his first day, he accepts a playdate invitation from another stay-at-home dad, Jeff (Ritchson), who turns out to be a loose cannon, resulting in the two men and their sons going on the run after they get involved in a deadly conspiracy.
Producer Mark Fasano said, “Alan and Kevin are such a great duo, and their chemistry in such a short time is something you can only hope for. Luke has proved time and time again to deliver high-concept comedies that are grounded yet relatable.”
Jeffrey Greenstein adds, “Midnight Run has always been one of my favorite films, and this is a great opportunity to reach for that magic. Neil has written an action-comedy that’s all about grounded, relatable characters and their relationships, and that’s the type of film we’re all dying to see again. And this duo of Alan and Kevin is going to capture that magic.”
Shooting on Playdate will commence on March 11th in Vancouver.
